SchoolsThursday, November 5
Fulton County voters pass ESPLOST VII, and Cherokee voters back two school tax measures
The Daily Alpharetta team
Fulton County voters approved ESPLOST VII in the Nov. 3 election. It's a one-cent sales tax that helps fund school districts' capital projects, and it's expected to bring nearly $2.1 billion to Fulton County Schools and Atlanta Public Schools.
Fulton Schools' Capital Plan 2032 includes major upgrades and HVAC renovations at Johns Creek High School, Roswell High School, Milton High School and Centennial High School.
Fulton's Capital Plan 2032 puts the most money into facilities
Source: Appen Media
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Facilities | $685 million |
| Technology | $300 million |
| Operating expenses | $197.6 million |
| Textbooks | $65 million |
- Fulton Schools' share: $1.306 billion
- Atlanta Public Schools' share: $789.5 million
- Collection period: 2027 to 2032
Cherokee County voters also settled school money questions. They overwhelmingly renewed the local 1% education sales tax for another five years. Over three quarters approved a measure to limit increases in local school property taxes.
Sources: Appen Media, Cherokee Tribune